Pianist Alexandra Dariescu presents a reimagining of the classic ballet tale of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, with Alex herself taking the role of Clara, now a little girl longing to fulfil her dream of becoming a pianist. Alexandra performs extracts from the ballet in transcriptions by luminaries including Mikhail Pletnev and Percy Grainger, interspersed with narration from TV presenter Lindsey Russell in a new version of the story by Jessica Duchen. The lavish release includes illustrations by Adam Smith, adapted from Yeast Culture's cutting-edge digital animation that accompanies the show's live performances. Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu, recently named as 'one of 30 pianists under 30 destined for a spectacular career' (International Piano Magazine), dazzles audiences worldwide with her effortless musicality and captivating stage presence.

Tracklist:

The Nutcracker And I: Scene (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: Miniature Overture (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a"
The Nutcracker And I: Opening Act One (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: March (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: The Battle - Pas De Deux In The Snow (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Su
The Nutcracker And I: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fair (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op
The Nutcracker And I: Tarantella (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: Arabian Dance (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: Russian Dance (Trepak) (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a&q
The Nutcracker And I: Chinese Dance (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: Dance Of The Reed Flutes (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a
The Nutcracker And I: Pas De Deux (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")
The Nutcracker And I: Waltz Of The Flowers (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a&quo
The Nutcracker And I: Finale Act Two (Adapted From Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Suite), Op.71a")

UPC: 635212054222
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 5.4.18
Format: CD

Tchaikovsky / Dariescu / Russell - Nutcracker & I (CD)